King's Military Household

The Military Household of the King of France (Maison militaire du roi de France) was a collection of French Army units that was under the direct command of the Royal House of Bourbon. It was under the joint authority of the Secretary of State for the King's Household and the Secretary of State for War.

Organization
A mix of infantry and cavalry units, the King's Military Household mostly consisted of aristocrats, although some units like the French Guards also included commoners. However, they were not able to become officers under any circumstances. Units of the military household included the following:


 * Gardes du Corps (Bodyguard)
 * Cent-Suisses (Swiss Guard)
 * Gentilshommes à bec de corbin
 * Gardes Françaises (French Guards)
 * Chevau-légers (Light Cavalry)
 * Gendarmes de la garde (Gendarmes of the Guard)
 * Mousquetaires de la Garde (Musketeers of the Guard)